English–Japanese
“in turn” in Japanese
How to say “in turn” in Japanese
“In turn” in Japanese is 交互 (kōgo).
Describes a pattern in which two or more parties repeatedly replace one another in a set order.
Example sentences with 交互
議長と副議長は交互に質問に答えます。gi chō to fuku gi chō wa kō go ni shitsu mon ni kota e ma su
The chair and vice chair answer questions in turn.
Tips for using 交互
- Unlike English "in turn," which can describe a simple sequence, 交互 (kōgo) usually highlights repeated alternation between sides or states.
Other Japanese words for “in turn”
子どもたちは順々に名前を言います。ko do mo ta chi wa jun jun ni na mae o i i ma su
The children say their names one by one.
生徒たちは代わる代わる答えます。sei to ta chi wa ka wa ru ga wa ru kota e ma su
The students answer in turn.